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The Most Noble Order of the Garter is a British order of chivalry.It is the world's oldest national order of knighthood in continuous existence and the pinnacle of the British honours system (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross).
The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system , it is outranked in precedence only by the decorations of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross .
For her first Garter Day as Princess of Wales, she wore a bespoke Alessandra Rich polka-dot midi dress and spectator pumps designed by Jennifer Chamandi. More on Kate's outfit here Pool - Getty Images
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This category encompasses women of the Commonwealth realms, invested with the Order of the Garter before 1987, when the rank of Lady Companion was instituted, and British Royal Women invested with the Order of the Garter (before and after 1987).
Alice was created a Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in 1448. She died sometime after 1448 and was probably buried alongside her husband in the Norreys Chapel (of St. Nicholas) in Bray Church in Berkshire .